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Scandal, Love, and a Historic Pony Express Cover

Scandal, Love, and a Historic Pony Express Cover

This Virginia City Pony Express cover carried more than mail – it carries the weight of a scandal that rocked 19th-century America. Sent to Clara C. Crittenden in 1864, it…

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Oh No! Are Those Faded Fish Postage Stamps?!

Oh No! Are Those Faded Fish Postage Stamps?!

Oops! We left Micronesia tropical fish postage stamp sheets on top of a cabinet under a ceiling light and THIS happened! You can easily see which ones were protected under…

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Texas’s Secret Marihuana Tax Stamps

Texas’s Secret Marihuana Tax Stamps

Did you know Texas used to have a “marihuana” tax, even though the substance is illegal in the state? The tax was only in place from 1989-2016, and made tax…

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A Fly in the Ointment… Or a Hair in the Ink?!

A Fly in the Ointment… Or a Hair in the Ink?!

At first glance, you might think this stamp has been canceled…  But it’s actually a small mistake that sometimes appears on overprinted stamps.  During the overprinting process, a hair got…

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World War II USO Cover Helps Soldier Stay in Touch with Home

World War II USO Cover Helps Soldier Stay in Touch with Home

The United Service Organization (USO) does a lot to support our soldiers.  That includes making sure they can send mail home without worrying about postage.  Here’s an example of a…

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Stamped Envelopes with Missing Ink

Stamped Envelopes with Missing Ink

Every so often, we come across stamps with ink colors missing.  But have you ever seen a stamped envelope that was only partially inked?  Here are three examples, although sometimes…

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Have You Ever Seen a JFK Mourning Cover?

Have You Ever Seen a JFK Mourning Cover?

Have you ever seen a JFK mourning cover?  After President Kennedy was assassinated November 22, 1963, countless Americans sent letters of condolence to First Lady Jackie Kennedy.  Her private secretaries…

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